George Bowers VA Wine Event, Friday 3/26

George asked us to dispatch some news...

Closed - Wednesday, 3/24

Have you noticed the dust? Yes, we're still expanding our product assortment. This Wednesday we'll be at the Virginia Food & Beverage Expo evaluating some of the best Virginia-made items to bring back over the mountain. Come by on Thursday to see what's new...

1st Ever - George Bowers Wine Event - Friday, 3/26!

Join us this Friday, March 26, from 6-8 pm to celebrate fine Virginia wines. You'll enjoy sampling our growing selection of local and international, artisan cheeses, too. There is no charge for the event. (All the snobby goodness, without the snobs!)

Growth Opportunities in the Local and Regional Foods Economy

Are you thinking about starting your own business in the local food economy, or know someone who is? If so, please attend - or spread the good word about - one of the upcoming workshops sponsored by a collection of local groups.

The series of workshops will be held in Harrisonburg, Verona, and Lexington to discuss:

• Growth opportunities for food producers
• Emerging institutional and regional markets
• Financing for community farm and food enterprises
• Perspectives from local farm and food entrpreneurs in the Valley
• and, offer a networking opportunity

Download the flier with more details by clicking here.

We're lucky to live in a region of the country that supports sustainable food and farm entreprenuership. This can only happen thanks to customers like you who support George Bowers Grocery and other local food venues/producers.

Life is good in the Valley - enjoy Spring!

Until next time,

Katie, Brian, and George

Do You Possess the Traits of a Virginia Gentleman?

Who is Shadwell Culpepper?

Shadwell Culpepper: an exit on the way to Charlottesville, or a genteel man of manners? You decide. We like to imagine Mister S. Culpepper enjoying a refined, yet casual meal using our brand new, Virginia-made "Virginia Gentleman" brand steak sauce, barbecue sauce, or hot Chipotle sauce. (Yes, the one that looks like a bourbon bottle).

Mister Shadwell Culpepper approvesOr, come in and discover another Virginia-made summer barbecue sauce recently featured in The New York Times. Mr. Culpepper will be impressed with your refined choice.

You're Invited: 1st Annual Shenandoah Wine Trail Festival, at the Frontier Culture Museum, Saturday June 20th

This Saturday is the 1st Annual Shenandoah Valley Winegrowers Wine Festival at the Frontier Culture Museum. Come and enjoy a taste of the Valley as premier Winegrowers showcase their award winning wines from noon to six. We'll be there with food along with Staunton Grocery, Zynadoa, and The Dining Room.

New Staples & Fancy Groceries

Polyface Farms - "beyond organic" eggs, chicken, and hotdogs. Yes, HOTDOGS! Nitrate- and filler-free.
T&E Meats - Virginia-raised buffalo, chorzio, and sausage
Caromont Farm - artisan cheeses from Abermarle County, including: Old Green Mountain Round, Farmstead Chevre, and Alberene Ash
... and many more of Virginia's finest.

Plus: More deluxe grab-and-go selections. Make a point to stop in because the selection changes all the time. Or, follow us on Twitter for more frequent updates.

Bowers Banter: Blu Magazine a Hit

Everyone is talking about the successful launch of Blu, the Staunton-focused arts and culture magazine. We're really pleased Blu is highlighting all the local creativity and special events. Be sure to pick up the next issue at George Bowers Grocery in July.